A talented cast and crew of students from grades 7–12 have been hard at work bringing this exciting production to life. Under the direction of Alexis Reisinger, students have dedicated countless hours to rehearsals, choreography, and technical preparation to create a production that blends humor, heart, and a touch of dark comedy.
Today’s review is part three in a three-part series about Little Shop of Horrors. Previous stories featured cast Q&As.
Little Shop of Horrors is an absolute delight from start to finish, blending humor, heart, and a touch of campy horror into an unforgettable theatrical experience. From the moment the show starts, the audience is transported into the quirky world of Skid Row, where charm and chaos coexist. The pacing is lively, the tone is perfectly balanced, and the show never loses its infectious sense of fun.
The music, of course, is the heartbeat of Little Shop of Horrors, and this production does it full justice. With catchy tunes like “Suddenly, Seymour” and “Somewhere That’s Green,” the score is delivered with enthusiasm and precision. The live orchestra adds richness to the sound, making each number feel vibrant and alive. Overall, this production is a joyous celebration of musical theatre that leaves the audience smiling long after the final bow.
When it comes to Lincoln High School musicals, it’s always really hard to pick a stand-out star because the talent is truly always blooming and with Little Shop of Horrors, it’s blooming in a big way … pun intended.
Audrey 2 does steal the show just a bit. Played by Jacob Evans who just started his career on the stage last year, Audrey 2’s disgusting appetite for decay is funny and need I say endearing (are we allowed to say such a thing?!?!). He brings the giant plant “puppet” to life through movement and also with his catching voice and humor (It’s really a horrifying situation when you find yourself thinking how cute the carnivorous beast is). I think I was just really impressed with Evans’ talent. Hard to believe that he is only in 9th grade, which is a good thing for the audience because we can all hope he continues to return to Lincoln’s stage.
The audience is no stranger to Noah Rhodes. The 11th grader has been in multiple musicals on the Lincoln Stage. He always has a way of bringing such a vulnerability to his characters. He makes them so relatable and down to earth. It seems with each passing year, Rhodes just gets better. As Seymour, his voice is pure and powerful. I knew we’d be in for a great show with him at the lead.
Peyton Confer plays Audrey, and the senior is a seasoned veteran of the Lincoln Stage. You might remember her as Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka. She gives a stellar performance full of style and a voice that soothes the soul. She perfectly plays the part of Audrey, a bit of a sad soul who believes she is not worthy and deserving of real love. Confer has great stage chemistry with Rhodes, as Seymour helps her realize that she really IS worth it.
Anna Elder absolutely kills it as Mr. Mushnik. When I saw her on the cast list, I knew she’d take that stage by storm. She played Jojo, one of the lead roles in Seussical on stage at Lincoln last year. Elder is only in 8th grade, but she stands strong among her upperclassmen. Her body movements and accent are so funny and she amazingly portrays that older gentleman type. I look forward to seeing much more from her in the future.
Eric Woodend as Orin the Dentist is Broadway worthy. Woodend has such a way of bringing these other-worldly, over the top characters to life. A senior, he was previously a lead in Seussical at Lincoln. His portrayal of the obnoxious Orin, truly gives off the villain vibe. Woodend is a true artist, and I wish he had a few years left on the Lincoln Stage. We’d all be lucky to see more from him.
The supporting cast injects the production with vibrant vocals, dynamic dancing, and an important presence, helping to carry the story forward with flair and rhythm.
And it will be so hard for the audience not to notice and be drawn into the sets. It’s simply unreal that this set was designed by high school students. It’s just THAT IMPRESSIVE.
Don’t Miss the Show!
Dates and times
- Friday, March 27 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28 – 7 p.m.
- Sunday, March 29 – 3 p.m.
Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased here. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School is located at 501 Crescent Avenue, Ellwood City, PA. For additional information, please contact 724-752-1591.
Little Shop of Horrors Cast List:
Seymour: Noah Rhodes
Audrey: Peyton Confer
Mr. Mushnik: Anna Elder
Orin: Eric Woodend
Audrey 2: Jacob Evans
Crystal: Isabella Winters
Chi9on: Morgan Ritter
Ronnette: Emma Bunney
Doo-Wop Girls: Eden Bungar, Jaiden Cress, Jordynn Haswell, LenaRose Smith, Taylynn
Crumb, Tessa Thomas
Featured Dancers: Addyson Karis, Calista Poole (DJ), Dalaney Leech, Ellery Hooker
(Customer 2), Kaschmeire Jackson (Dance Captain), Lily Simpson, Riley Festog, Sofia
Weisz, Zoey Leech.
Voice, Skip Snip: Olivia Franciscus
Patrick Martin: JeTrye Frye
Mrs. Luce: Deanna Losos
Customer 1: Claire Pander
Wino 1: Isaac Smith
Wino 2, Bernstein: Devin Thompson
Chorus: Iain Aquino-Gibbons, McKayla Eichler, Della Hall, Christian Rhodus, Amelie
Rosenthal, Caylee Sammons, Makenna Woloszyn
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